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KitchenAkid ®

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See "Installation

Requirements" section for further notes.

These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in

these installation instructions.

Table of Contents

MICROWAVEHOOD COMBINATION SAFETY..............................1

INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS ...................................................2

Tools and Par_s...............................................................................2

Location Requirements...................................................................2

Product Dimensions .......................................................................3

Electrical Requirements..................................................................3

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS .....................................................4

RemoveMounting Plate .................................................................4

Rotate Blower Motor.......................................................................4

LocateWall Stud(s).........................................................................6

Mark RearWall................................................................................7

Drill Holes in RearWall....................................................................7

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall........................................................8

Prepare Upper Cabinet...................................................................8

Install DamperAssembly ................................................................9

Installthe Microwave Oven ............................................................9

Complete Installation....................................................................10

VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS............................................11

ASSISTANCE...................................................................................12

Replacement Par_s.......................................................................12

Accessories...................................................................................12

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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KitchenAkid ® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See "Installation Requirements" section for further notes. These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in these installation instructions. Table of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY..............................
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INSTALLATION Tools Needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. REQUIREMENTS Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. The location must provide: • Minimum installation dimensions. See"lnstallation Dimensions" illustration. • 7/16" socket wrench (or box wrench) for 1/4" x 2" lag screws Minimum one 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.
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Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Eiectricam Shock Hazard Pmuginto a grounded Do not remove 3 prong outlet. ground prong. Do not use an adapter, Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions fire, or eiectricam shock, can resumt in death, Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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INSTALLATION l%eH/ovc _l o_,_i_:/tH ¸_ INSTRUCTIONS .... ___._. NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity. 2. Remove the mounting plate by peeling off the strips of tape that attach it to the back of the microwave oven, and set the mounting plate aside. The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For wall or roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system.
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. Rotate blower motor end over end. Roof Venting Installation Only 1. Repeat Step 1 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 2. 3. 4. 5. Repeat Step 2 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." Repeat Step 3 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." Repeat Step 4 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the top of microwave oven, and flat sides of blower motor face back of microwave oven.
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{ oca :eWaI NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." 1. 2. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening. Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations.
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Wall Venting Installation Only The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of I lag screw, preferably 2. 1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening. A _ 5" (15.2 cm) A. Centerline 2.
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Wall Stud at One Corner NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at both bottom corner holes drilled into the wall studs and/or drywall using either 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts and toggle nuts or 1/4 x 2" lag 1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate insert a 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt through that fits over the 3/4" (19 mm) hole drilled in "Installation for One Wall Stud at One Corner Holes in Rear Wall" section. 2. Start a toggle nut on the bolt from the back of the mounting plate.
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5. Cut the 11/2'' (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circular shaded area "G" on the template. This hole is for the power supply cord. NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole, as shown. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. IMPORTANT: The control side of the microwave oven is the heavy side. Handle the microwave oven gently. A. Metal cabinet B.
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NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip steps 7-9. 2. Connect venttodamper assembly. A B 7. If adjustment is required, rotate microwave oven downward. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of mounting plate, and set aside on a protected surface. 8. Loosen mounting plate screws. Adjust mounting plate and retighten screws. 9. Repeat steps 3-6. 10.
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VENTING This section is intended for architectural builder/contractor reference only. NOTES: • DESIGN designer and Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with microwave hood. SPECIFICATIONS Rectangular to Round Transition NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully. We do not recommend using a flexible metal vent.
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Recommended Vent Length ASSISTANCE A 31/4"x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be used. The total length of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 ft (42.7 m) for either type of vent. See "Recommended Standard Fittings" section for equivalent lengths. For best performance, use no more than three 90 ° elbows.